Margibi: Coast, Wildlife and Culture

Margibi combines a specific educational history in Kakata with coastal scenery and wildlife in Marshall. For your trip planning, the county offers a range of themes to explore: agriculture and vocational training, traditional crafts, wetlands and waves, and encounters along the Farmington River. Choose your accommodation search based on which of these aspects of Margibi is most important for your trip.

Kakata and traditional crafts

Kakata, the capital of Margibi County, is home to the Booker Washington Institute. It was founded in 1929 as Liberia’s first agricultural and vocational school. Kakata is therefore connected to an institution whose founding brought together education and agricultural vocational training. This gives visitors interested in cultural history a specific point of reference for these topics.

Traditional crafts are also part of the county’s cultural offerings: courses in batik, wood carving and pottery are available. If you would like to include a course in your trip plans, check in advance for dates during your travel period. This lets you focus your cultural interests on a specific craft activity.

Marshall: Coast, Wetlands and Wildlife

The landscape around Marshall extends beyond the coast. Habitats include mangrove forests, rivers, sandy shores and inland forest areas that provide habitat for bird species. The Marshall Wetlands are considered a Ramsar site of international importance. The landscape includes golden beaches, three rivers and lush mangrove forests. The area extends across Margibi and Grand Bassa Counties, so its regional scope encompasses both counties.

The coast of the Marshall Wetlands is considered a surf spot, with consistent waves suitable for beginners. Surf conditions can vary, so if surfing is important to your trip, check the current conditions before setting aside time for it. The surf scene offers a different focus from the wetlands’ rivers, mangroves and bird habitats: here, the emphasis is on waves and the coast.

Libassa and encounters along the Farmington River

The family-run Libassa Ecolodge is a resort in Margibi County, situated on palm-lined banks. The Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary is located opposite the ecolodge and offers informative tours about Liberia’s diverse wildlife. If you are considering the resort as a place to stay, check its current operating information before your trip. You should also confirm arrangements for any planned tour in advance.

In Marshall City, visitors can meet Liberian fishermen at the Fishing Village and learn more about everyday life along the Farmington River. If you would like to plan this visit, confirm arrangements in advance. The Fishing Village offers a different focus from the descriptions of the landscape and wildlife: here, the emphasis is on people and everyday life along the river.

Discover more destinations: Mambah-Kaba, Montserrado, Grand Bassa County.

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